This position is located in the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Operations Office, Communications & Governmental Affairs Div. This position will serve as a Communications Specialist responsible for managing communications projects, timelines, and workflows; researching, writing, and editing materials for internal and external audiences; developing and improving communications processes and policies; and maintaining internal communications tools and resources, among other related duties.

Duties

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.aspAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.Examples of specialized experience include: developing communications policies and guidance that support substantive mission oriented program areas; implementing internal communications strategies and workflows that increase staff knowledge and engagement of communications practices and opportunities; developing communications products for a variety of audiences and stakeholders; and/or managing projects with complex program issues that contained complicating elements requiring the adaptation of communication techniques and evaluation criteria for the measurement and improvement of communication program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: developing communications guidance that support program areas; implementing internal communications strategies and workflows; developing communications products for specific audiences and stakeholders; and/or managing projects with program issues that contained complicating elements requiring the adaptation of communication techniques and evaluation criteria for the measurement and improvement of communication program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following the following technical qualifications:Ability to recommend and implement communications and marketing tactics. Knowledge of communications concepts, principles, and methods.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams and organizations.Knowledge of project management techniques.Knowledge of social media and Web site principles and evaluation techniques.Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Click here to see the full Qualifications Statement.

Education

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Contacts

• Address Office of Justice Programs 810 7th Street NW Washington, Dist of Columbia 20531 US
• Name: Gail Williams
• Email: [email protected]